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The Brewers Association strives to keep breweries informed about the government agencies, policies and current issues affecting the craft beer industry. Learn more about how you can get involved and stay abreast of the ways local, state and federal governments can impact your brewery.

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TTB Bootcamp

Craft Brewers Conference 2019Denver, ColoradoSpeaker(s): Charyl Sjowall, Christian Fay, Melissa Keller, Michael Webster, Susan Evans

The Brewers Association is partnering with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to present this seminar covering the basics of what brewers need to do to comply with TTB requirements. Topics include brewer’s notices, record-keeping, operational reports, …Read More

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The New Ag Kids: Starting a Farm Brewery in the Farmhouse Brewing Era

Craft Brewers Conference 2019Denver, ColoradoSpeaker(s): Amber Watts, Christian DeBenedetti, Davy Pasternak, Evan Watson

In this panel, owners of rural breweries will share their experiences in opening and operating production breweries and tasting rooms on agricultural land. Farmers have been brewers since, likely, there were farms, but modern brewing has largely been an industrial …Read More

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Legal and Government Affairs Update

Craft Brewers Conference 2019Denver, ColoradoSpeaker(s): Marc Sorini

Longtime Brewers Association counsel Marc Sorini provides his annual overview of the year’s developments at the intersection of law and craft beer. Topics this year will include: The implications of the Supreme Court’s pending Byrd v. Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers …Read More

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Check Your Labels – The TTB’s Rules Are About to Change

Craft Brewers Conference 2019Denver, ColoradoSpeaker(s): Arthur DeCelle, Katie Froelicher

On November 26, 2019, the TTB published a notice asking for public comments on a comprehensive update to federal beverage alcohol labeling and advertising regulations. The TTB is updating existing regulations and formalizing many unwritten labeling conventions adopted in the …Read More

TTB Labeling and Advertising Rulemaking Resources

CBC 2019 Seminar: Check Your Labels – The TTB’s Rules are About to Change – Download and Listen Following are two spreadsheets related to the Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) Notice 176, Modernization of the Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages …Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Trade Practice Law Resources

The following resources are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Trade Practice Law Introduction Art DeCelle, McDermott Will & Emery LLP   Tied House Laws Art DeCelle, McDermott Will & Emery LLP     Read More

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The New Brewer: Raw Materials Issue

Aluminum Blues: Tariff Roils Market for Craft Breweries

Greg Kitsock

Beyond the basic ingredients of barley, hops, yeast, and water, aluminum might be the material most crucial to the continued growth of craft beer.

A New Start in D.C.

As we move forward into 2019 and the 116th Congress, a lot will be changing in D.C. How will these changes impact small and independent breweries?Read More

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Director of Trade, Tax and Federal Government Relations at Diageo

Katie Marisic dedicated a decade of service to the Brewers Association, most recently as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, during which time she was recognized multiple years as one of Washington’s top lobbyists. Based in D.C., she planned and executed legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to expand the association’s federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining the BA, Katie was Vice President of Political Affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, and she got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native and longtime craft brewing supporter, Katie helped open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C., in 2013. When she’s not championing the craft brewing community, you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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Need a reason to vote on November 6? Take a look at some of the issues that your state and federal legislators have a say in that could impact small and independent breweries.Read More

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Director of Trade, Tax and Federal Government Relations at Diageo

Katie Marisic dedicated a decade of service to the Brewers Association, most recently as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, during which time she was recognized multiple years as one of Washington’s top lobbyists. Based in D.C., she planned and executed legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to expand the association’s federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining the BA, Katie was Vice President of Political Affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, and she got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native and longtime craft brewing supporter, Katie helped open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C., in 2013. When she’s not championing the craft brewing community, you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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Defense and Promotion of Tasting Rooms

Craft Brewers Conference 2018Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Bart Watson, Tom McCormick, Scott Metzger

Join CCBA Executive Director Tom McCormick, Freetail Brewing Co owner and past BA Board Member Scott Metzger, and BA Chief Economist Bart Watson as they discuss the state of tasting room rights in 2018. They will focus on recent changes …Read More

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